Subcontracts Manager

Job overview

The Subcontracts Manager role is hybrid, requiring three days per week in the office, in Dayton, Ohio. The salary range is $126,500–$192,750 per year. AeroVironment develops autonomous systems and defense technologies supporting national security and military missions. The manager leads a team of subcontract professionals and oversees the full subcontract lifecycle, from proposal development and source selection through award, performance management, changes, and closeout. The role aligns subcontract strategies and supplier performance with program objectives, contractual requirements, budgets, schedules, and technical needs.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team of subcontract professionals
• develop subcontracting strategies
• manage subcontract lifecycle activities
• monitor technical, cost, schedule, quality, and delivery performance
• manage budgets and risks
• lead supplier reviews and corrective actions
• develop and evaluate requests for proposals and supplier responses
• coordinate with program, engineering, finance, quality, supply chain, and contracts teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

subcontracts manager

hybrid

dayton oh

$126,500–$192,750 per year

aerovironment

defense programs

far/dfars

supplier management

contract negotiations

program management

team leadership

no travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with company matching, 9/80 schedule, and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule requires three office days per week; no travel is required. The posting describes a preferred 5/40 schedule and says a 9/80 schedule may be available based on business and program requirements.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.